Laurie Davies (politician)

Laurie Ann Davies (born February 27, 1962) is an American politician who serves in the California State Assembly. A Republican, she represents the 74th district, encompassing southern Orange County, including Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente.[1]

Laurie Davies
Member of the California Assembly
Assumed office
December 7, 2020
Preceded byBill Brough
Constituency73rd district (2020–2022)
74th district (2022–present)
Personal details
Born
Laurie Ann Davies

(1962-02-27) February 27, 1962 (age 62)
Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseNeil Skewes
Residence(s)Laguna Niguel, California
Alma materCalifornia State University, Long Beach
OccupationEvents Manager, Wedding planner, City Councilwoman

Prior to her election to the assembly, she was the mayor of Laguna Niguel (2015–20) and a member of the Laguna Niguel City Council (2012–15).[2] She was elected to the assembly in 2020, defeating incumbent Republican Bill Brough in the primary and Democratic businessman Scott Reinhart in the general election.[3][4]

Electoral history

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2020 California's 73rd State Assembly district election
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Laurie Davies 32,514 27.5%
Democratic Scott Rhinehart 27,026 22.8%
Democratic Chris Duncan 21,838 18.4%
Republican Bill Brough (incumbent) 20,281 17.1%
Republican Ed Sachs 16,711 14.1%
Total votes 152,032 100.0%
General election
Republican Laurie Davies 136,264 57.3%
Democratic Scott Rhinehart 101,723 42.7%
Total votes 237,987 100.0%
2022 California's 74th State Assembly district election[5]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Laurie Davies 60,568 53.9
Democratic Chris Duncan 51,768 46.1
Total votes 112,336 100.0%
General election
Republican Laurie Davies 91,637 52.6
Democratic Chris Duncan 82,466 47.4
Total votes 174,103 100.0%

References

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  1. ^ "Biography". Daviesforca.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  2. ^ "Meet Laurie!". Laurie Davies.
  3. ^ "Davies Projected to Secure 73rd District Seat". sanclementetimes.com. November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  4. ^ "Republican Laurie Davies favored in 73rd Assembly District race with Democrat Scott Rhinehart". ocregister.com. October 29, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  5. ^ 2022 Elections. Assembly Member
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